It’s Halloween weekend, but the scariest viewing of all for Mikel Arteta is the Premier League table.
The Gunners had the chance to put the pressure on Manchester City and Liverpool – who both kick off at 3pm. However, the tricky test of a lunchtime trip to Newcastle stood ahead of Arteta’s side, and that got a tad more tricky when Alexander Isak opened the scoring in the 12th minute.
Arsenal struggled to get out of first gear, in a drab encounter that has left the Gunners cut adrift at the top. And Daily Star Sport has a look at five things Arteta got wrong on Saturday
Defensively too narrow
William Saliba of Arsenal looks on during the Premier League match between Newcastle United FC and Arsenal FC at St James’ Park on November 02, 2024 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England.
Arsenal’s defence has crumbled in recent weeks (Image: Getty Images)
A lot has been said about Arsenal defence under Arteta – and while they looked imperious last season, the Gunners last clean sheet on the Premier League came against Tottenham Hotspur way back in September.
